There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
📚✨ National Library Week is almost here! ✨📚
Get ready to celebrate the joy of reading and all the amazing things our school library has to offer! ❤️
🗓 April 20–24, 2026
We can’t wait to see our students and staff join in the fun all week long!
🎉 Dress-Up Days:
❤️ Monday (4/20): Love Your Library – Wear red or hearts
👕 Tuesday (4/21): Team Up for Libraries – Wear your favorite team shirt
🎓 Wednesday (4/22): Readers Are Leaders – Wear your favorite college shirt
🌺 Thursday (4/23): Surfs Up for Reading – Dress in Hawaiian attire
🦸♂️ Friday (4/24): Reading is a Superpower – Wear your favorite superhero outfit
📖 Let’s build excitement, promote literacy, and encourage everyone to find their joy in reading!
📍 Stop by the library and check out a great book!
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #ReadEveryDay #LibraryLove
A quick reminder:
💙 Encourage your child
😴 Ensure a good night’s sleep
🍎 Eat breakfast
⏰ Arrive promptly to school
Remind them: You’ve got this!
Attendance is key to success! 🌟
#STAARReady #SamFordyceElementary
Sam Fordyce families, let’s come together to support our students.
Being present and on time is key—attendance truly matters!
Parents, help set your child up for success:
💤 Good night’s rest
🍎 Healthy breakfast
⏰ Arrive on time and ready
Students, believe in yourselves—you are capable and prepared!
📖 Take your time
🧠 Do your best thinking
🌟 Show what you know!
🐺 We believe in our Coyotes! @lajoyaisd
👏 2nd Grade met our campus goal and led all grade levels!
🍬 Incentive this week: CANDY!
Be here daily to earn your reward!
📚 With Reading STAAR just 1 instructional day away, being present is key.
✨ “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” @lajoyaisd
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Linda Hinojosa, our incredible Assistant Principal at Sam Fordyce Elementary!
Mrs. Hinojosa consistently goes above and beyond to support our campus. From building strong relationships with students to ensuring everything runs smoothly each day, her dedication does not go unnoticed. She leads by example and sets the standard for excellence.
Help us make her week extra special with kind notes, words of appreciation, or small gestures of gratitude. 💐
Participation is optional.
💖 Thank you, Mrs. Hinojosa, for your leadership, dedication, and for making a difference every day!
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! 🌟
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. 🧸✏️
🗓 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! 🎨📖
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🎒📚 ¡Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevará a cabo hoy! 🌟
Acompáñenos para explorar nuestros programas de educación temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje práctico y descubrir cómo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. 🧸✏️
🗓 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversión! 🎨📖
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
Join today’s session and be part of the conversation—share ideas, ask questions, and connect.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
📍 Fordyce Elementary — 3:30 PM
* Dr. Saenz's Middle School session has been postponed.
All La Joya ISD educators are welcome to attend. ❤️
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
🌸🐰 Get ready for a hoppin’ good time at Sam Fordyce Elementary’s Easter Dance! 💃🕺
This special event will be filled with music, dancing, and lots of springtime fun! Enjoy festive decorations, take fun pictures with friends, and check out the trinkets available for purchase. 🌷✨
📅 April 2nd
🎟️ $1 Entry
📸 $2 Pictures
🛍️ Trinkets will be sold
Grab your friends and come celebrate—we can’t wait to see all our students there! 🎉🐣
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
DISTRICT UPDATE
La Joya ISD Provides Update on Review Process Related to Cesar Chavez Middle School
La Joya, Texas — La Joya Independent School District is providing an update regarding the review process connected to recent questions surrounding Cesar Chavez Middle School.
Following initial concerns raised across the state and within the community, the District administration and the La Joya ISD School Board of Managers have begun reviewing the District’s current policies and procedures related to the naming or renaming of district facilities. This review is intended to ensure that any actions taken by the district follow all established local policies and applicable state requirements.
As part of this process, the district is examining the current Board policy to determine whether it provides the appropriate guidance necessary for situations involving the naming or renaming of schools, along with any applicable actions that the Board may want to take now and for the future of the school district to ensure that all procedures meet applicable legal criteria. As a part of this process, the Board may consider whether updates or revisions to the existing policy are warranted to ensure clarity and transparency moving forward.
At this time, no decisions have been made regarding the renaming of Cesar Chavez Middle School. Rather, the district is focused on carefully reviewing the policies and procedures that guide such decisions before considering any potential next steps.
In addition, as part of the broader review of facility naming policies, the district may also evaluate whether other campuses or facilities should be included in a future naming or renaming discussion. Any such considerations would follow the same policy-driven process and include opportunities for stakeholder awareness and communication.
“La Joya ISD understands the importance that school names hold for our students, staff, families, and community,” said Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools. “Our responsibility is to ensure that any decisions made by the District are thoughtful, guided by policy, and reflective of the values of the community we serve.”
The district remains committed to transparency throughout this process. Any developments or decisions related to this matter will be communicated clearly with students, staff, families, and the broader community.
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We invite all families to join us for a fun and interactive evening where you can explore our hands-on Creative Curriculum in action!
🧩 Students learn through:
• Blocks
• Art
• Library
• Discovery
• Sand & Water
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Sam Fordyce Elementary
Come see how our students investigate, discover, and grow every day! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙✨
#FamilyEngagement #PreK #LearningThroughPlay @lajoyaisd
🌟 Attendance Update 🌟
Sam Fordyce Elementary is showing up strong!
📊 March 23–27
96.79% average (Goal: 98%)
🏆 Leading grades: 2nd, 1st, and 4th!
🍩 Sweet news… DONUTS are next week’s reward!
Be here every day to earn yours!
“Be here. Be ready. Be successful.”
#EveryDayCounts @lajoyaisd
